The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1887-09-23
ALL FOR QUEEN ISABEL.
BY EasA KATHERINE cLApp.

~ ESA CLAPP.
Speaking OF dueling," said my
friend, the doctor, reminds me OF an
affair OF that kil.d in which | was one
d the minor actors myself. 1t was in
The south of IrelanC,snd in the brave
Did days when q man. honor, moth
money, was the standa4a OF his social
rank. Men defended themselves then
Oy the sword instead OF the. lawsuit.
No doubt l am behind the times, but
tgreatly prefer the old method my
self.
"This duel, however, was not sp
much an affair Of honor strictly
speaking, a case Of love and jealousy.
Tragical enough it proved to be. too.
1--WE were staying for q few of the
autumn weeks at Lotus hall. II was
adelightful old place. rich in historic
associations, and had been in the
Ely family from time imme-
mortal. The house was a l~ow-roofed,
quaint. and roomy structure, not so
much lofty or imposing as a pictur-
ssque and interesting, with it's numer
ous wings, it's qusergables, and dormer
mer windows peeping out in odd and
unlooked-for ways.
THE Elys were one OF those English
families who, having crossed over and
settled in Ireland at an early date,
Don became more Irish than the
Irish themselves. Isabel, the only
daughter ofthe family we were visiting,
vas certainly n OF the most beautl-
inl girls that thas ever been my bless
ing and privilege TO see (for l hold it
to be q gracious privilege and Joy to
look upon q really beautiful w%onian) ];
ami even in a country famous for the
wit and beauty OF its women, Isabel
deserved the name she had won OF
Fair Queen Belle" Yet, alas, she was
a born coquette; not a heartless girl,
but full OF life, spirited, and imper-
soidls cruel, yet too much inclined to
exercise her power oven mems hearts
from sheer eSultation in the magic of
her womanly beauty and charm.
Yet no student OF physiognomy could
look at her expressive, sensitive, in
tense face without feeling sure that
when her true prince should appear
the girl would love with all the fervor
and strength OF her strong, proud
nature. The reader OF character
would also feel sure that the mar who
would win her would be no carpet
snight or utterer OF pretty batteries,
rather one who should compel and
command her allegiance by force OF
will and character.
ITO describe her features is u task
like not, since after all is told, her
winning, arch, sweet presence was the
bloom and perfume OF her charm, but
TO those who care to know l will say
that Queen Belle had features not
regular, but harmonious and delicate;
her lose a the genuinec oouette's
nose. slightly retrousse, or 'tip-tilted.'
as the poet expresses it. Her dark,
deep. gray eyes were overshadowed
by the longest, blacklist lashes, and l
verify believe, that ever fringed such
orbs OF changeful light; and they gave
amost poetic charm to a face other
wise, perhaps, a trilie too proud, too
nluch inclined TO remain calmy indif-
.erent in expression. Her complexion,
neither blonde nor brunette,
was pale, very clear, while just u faint
Spanish-like tint OF brown gave it a
southern warmth which was very
beautiful and uncommon. Altogether
4 of the most charming type,
one whose grace and beauty were
sooner felt by the heart than compre-
hended or analysed by the intellect.
Vino car put in cold set terms the
Yistful beauty OF a perfect April day?
"Capt. Devine, one of the guests
present with myself, and himself rs
flashing, handsome q young fellow as
.ver | knew, talked OF her constantly.
[ noticed that his most intimate
'riend, Harold Charters, always
listened quietly to Devine's rawlings
over Miss Ely's beauty and mental
naces. The young men wers close
friends. cousins, and had been true
comrades ever since childhood, when
they had both been punished together
or many q boyish escapade. up to
he time when, as soldiers. they had
shared together the hardships, dan
,ers and glory of their first campaign,
and had drunk from the canteen
md slept under the same blanket.
Capt. Devine was the younger OF
The two by several years, and his san.
,uine, Joyous temperament made HIM
seem much younger than his rather
.eserved and quiet friend. Devine mad
HE reputation OF being q great favor
tie with women, and even the fastid.
sous Miss Ely had seemed to accept
ais attentions during tho short time
he had been at the halD, with the air
of one who enjoyed the young fellows
bright and witty talk. to say theleast.
"Rumor h d it that Isabel and
Harold Charters had once, not long
before, been true lovers, yet that, for
some unknown reason, possibly
lsabel's caprice, not openly acknowi-
legged as much. Be that MS it may, |
lad upon several occasions noticed a
look upon Bellies countenance that
wasssalmost pathetic in ITS appealing
expression as she looked at Harold
Charters. | also took note of the
net that his dark, resolute face
never seemed to soften or change in
reply to her unspoken entreaty.
Either he was wonderfully cold
and Indifferent or else what was
more probable) a philosophical
.nough man OF the world to know
chat to win completely the evasive
aeart OF a thorough coquette (for let
NE inform you that a coquette has u
heart. tender. passionate, loyal al
ways-for the right one, 'heartless
lirt' being a misnomer)- man must
lot capitulate toe easily.
However, as the bright days fit
led by there came u change in the lit.
lie love drama. and / noticed that
Harold no longer avoided QUEEN
Belle. but rather We'd with his friend
n paying her the most cbivalrons and
devoted homage that ever her msati-
able couuetry could devise. The two
Did comrades and friends, however,
once so kind. even affectionate in
manner toward each other, now were
'apidiy drifting toward enmity. De-
:inte ried to conceal the passionate
jealousy that estranged him from Har-
Did, bnt his gayety was forced, his
,nce genial laugh rang hollow, to my
ar, at least. and as for Harold Char
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